Korgo.AM

It spreads and affects other computers.
It spreads
, across the Internet.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT

First detected on:

Dec. 23, 2004

Detection updated on:

Jan. 3, 2007

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Brief Description

Korgo.AM is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

Korgo.AM uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.